Our Student Committee is comprised of lawyers at the Firm who are involved in creating and developing a comprehensive professional development program, planning and executing social events, and fostering a culture of learning. The Student Committee also acts as a resource for students if they have any concerns or issues. The Student Committee is responsible for recruitment, development and evaluation of all students hired in the Calgary office.
Below is a list of the Student Committee members:
Current Articling Students
2022 Summer Students
Blakes is pleased to announce that the following 2022 Summer Students will be joining the Firm in May 2022:
Name |
School |
Imoreshi Dania |
University of Calgary |
Taylor Feltham |
University of Western Ontario |
Emilio Filomeno |
University of Alberta |
Brody Gray |
University of Calgary |
Simran Joura |
University of Calgary |
Hyunjun (Kelvin) Kim |
University of British Columbia |
Chris Klok |
University of Alberta |
Brooke Mantei |
University of Calgary |
Jordan Pynn |
McGill University |
Natalie Sebastian |
University of Saskatchewan |
Devon Slavin |
University of Calgary |
Claire Standring |
University of Saskatchewan |
Sydney Tarrabain |
University of Alberta |
2022/2023 Articling Students
Blakes is pleased to announce that the following 2022/2023 Articling Students will be joining the Firm in 2022:
Name |
School |
Branden Cave |
University of Toronto |
Lauren Carson |
University of Calgary |
Victoria Chiu |
University of Alberta |
Mitchell Folk |
University of Calgary |
Ryley Harrigan |
University of Calgary |
Nicolas Huertas |
University of British Columbia |
Chris Kim |
University of Saskatchewan |
Anthony Lyons |
University of Alberta |
Rayleigh Minhyu Lee |
University of Alberta |
MaryJane Ogbomo |
Nigerian Law School |
Saeid Rafieian Koupaei |
University of British Columbia |
2023/2024 Articling Students
Blakes is pleased to announce that the following 2023/2024 Articling Students will be joining the Firm in 2023:
Name |
School |
Emilio Filomeno |
University of Alberta |
Simran Joura |
University of Calgary |
Chris Klok |
University of Alberta |
Michelle Liu |
University of Ottawa |
Brooke Mantei |
University of Calgary |
Jordan Prestie |
University of Alberta |
Jordan Pynn |
McGill University |
Robeah Saee |
University of Saskatchewan |
Devon Slavin |
University of Calgary |
Sydney Tarrabain |
University of Alberta |
Mercer Timmis |
University of Calgary |
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How to Apply:
We will be accepting applications for 2023 second year summer student positions starting on Tuesday, August 2. Application deadlines and OCI dates vary for each law school, please check with your career services office. Offers of employment will be at 2:00pm MST on Friday, October 14, 2022.
Please apply online at www.vilawportal.com and address your application (cover letter, resume, law school and post-secondary transcripts) to:
Gabrielle Maunier
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
3500 Bankers Hall East Tower
855 – 2nd Street S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2P 4J8
Tel : 403-663-2245
Fax : 403-260-9700
Email: gabrielle.maunier@blakes.com